NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 W Montecito St Unit 14 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $811,000 - $866,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
897 Sq Ft
$560/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 06, 2024

Last sale price $825,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,534/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • End Unit
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of December 2024

Experience coastal living just a half mile from the beach! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This home is close to all Santa Barbara has to offer! Located just down the street from Santa Barbara City College. This well maintained upper end unit offers high ceilings with an abundance of natural light! The open floorplan flows seamlessly from the spacious living room with a balcony to the updated kitchen. For your convenience, there's a laundry area in the hallway & pull down ladder for attic access storage. There's new carpet in the two bedrooms, recent furnace & microwave replacement, tankless water heater, Corian kitchen countertops, recessed lighting and more! Two convenient parking spaces, one covered & one uncovered located vey close to the entry staircase. Move-in condition!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Reimers

Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc License #00979688 Listed on: 08/13/2024

Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez

Pacific Coast Realty License #01134808

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $560 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 897 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-430-014
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, exterior maint

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$560 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 560
  • Directions: 101 N. Exit Bath, L on Hayley, L on Castillo, R on Montecito St.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Trash, Exterior Maint
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Unit Levels: Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1986
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.02
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Cooling None8: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Acres: 0.02
  • Topography: Level
  • Common Walls: End Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Fee: 560.0
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-430-014
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Gloria Family Trust and Gloria Jeremiah C
Bought by
Saadieh Arash and Saadieh Regina
Seller's Agent
Denise Reimers
Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez
Pacific Coast Realty
List Price
$879,900
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,900
-6.24%
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
$842,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Gloria Jeremiah C
Bought by
Gloria Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Dixon Tammy
Bought by
Gloria Sarah and Gloria Jeremiah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Souza James M and Souza Elizabeth C
Bought by
Gloria Jeremiah Cajudo and Gloria Sarah Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Casa Montecito Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Souza James M and Souza Elizabeth C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
Sold by
Casa Montecito Enterprises
Bought by
Casa Montecito Enterprises Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Saadieh Arash $825,000 First American Title
Gloria Family Trust -- --
Gloria Sarah -- None Available
Gloria Jeremiah Cajudo $700,000 Chicago Title Company
Souza James M $510,000 Chicago Title Company
Casa Montecito Enterprises Llc -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gloria Jeremiah Cajudo $560,000
Previous Owner Souza James M $408,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $825,000 -2.9% $920 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Price Changed $849,900 -1.7% $947 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $865,000 -1.7% $964 / Sq Ft
09/07/2024 09/07/24 For Sale $879,900 0.0% $981 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Off Market $879,900 -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Price Changed $879,900 -2.2% $981 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $899,900 -- $1,003 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,742 $825,000 $412,500 $412,500
2023 $7,742 $714,000 $357,000 $357,000
2022 $7,471 $700,000 $350,000 $350,000
2021 $5,955 $566,258 $283,129 $283,129
2020 $5,892 $560,452 $280,226 $280,226
2019 $5,788 $549,464 $274,732 $274,732
2018 $5,705 $538,692 $269,346 $269,346
2017 $5,515 $528,130 $264,065 $264,065
2016 $5,445 $517,776 $258,888 $258,888
2015 $1,340 $116,055 $33,262 $82,793
2014 $1,320 $113,798 $32,611 $81,187
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Denise Reimers

    Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc

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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez

    Pacific Coast Realty

    (805) 705-3798

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2672

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-430-014

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower West

521 W Montecito St Unit 14, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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